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Tuesday, January, 2, 2024
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New Year’s Eve party cancelled

HAMILTON Rotary has advised that unfortunately it has had to make the decision
to cancel the free New Year’s Eve Family Party - and all the activities that
were to be held at the Hamilton Showgrounds from 6pm on December 31.
By Lizzie Hallam
ROTARY Hamilton has advised that due to unforeseen circumstances of risk
management and public liability, they are cancelling the Rotary New Year’s Eve
Family Party that was to be held from 6pm at the Hamilton Showgrounds on
December 31. They did however stress that the evening’s fireworks will go ahead
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VICTORIAN Farmers Federation president, Emma Germano, survived an attempted
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VICTORIAN Farmers Federation president, Emma Germano, survived an attempted
leadership spill from some disgruntled members who alleged poor financial
management, communication, and a decline in membership. Photo: SUPPLIED.
VFF wins court case after attempted leadership spill

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displeased members to remove VFF’s leadership after allegations of poor
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GLENDA Nepean and Vicky Bourke from Portland Seafoods, with some fine examples
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Cray-zy Christmas trade

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